Educational Leadership Program Coursework and Artifacts
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Melanie Bergenhagen
Educational Leadership with Technology Emphasis
ED 527 Emerging Technology (2) Artifacts
Horizon Report Reflection Paper
Description: - Web 3.0
Participants in this course will explore emerging - Ethical Issues
technologies and ways to effectively integrate - Learning analytics
them into the teaching and learning environment. - Internet of Things
As technologies continue to evolve, it is - Innovative use of Mobile apps
important for educators to stay abreast of the
- Tablet Computing
new developments. For instance, the web has
rapidly transformed from the first generation - Trends & Challenges
(mostly read only) to the second generation Online Collaborative White Boards
(often called the Web 2.0 or the Read/Write web) Online Meetings with Wimba
to the current generation (the Web 3.0). As the Geocoding Reflection
web has undergone these transformations, the Geocoding Link
corresponding innovations in technologies have Flickr Collaborative Maps
had a significant impact on the teaching and Moments of Learning Paper
learning environment. Participants will develop Mobile Learning Paper
skills that support digital age learners. Participants Flashcards App
will develop activities and lessons for classes
QR Codes
they teach and learn to use these applications
effectively for instruction. Ipad Apps
Evernote
Date Completed: Summer 2012 OERS
Final Project Paper - Pranav Mistry
Contact: Rhonda Ficek, Ph.D.
ficek@mnstate.edu
ED 519 Creating Web-based Curriculum Artifacts
Materials (2) Reflection on Reading
Gliffy Flowchart
Description: Discussion Research
This course will assist educators in the design Collaborative/Non-collaborative Project
and implementation of a classroom web site Web 2.0 Thoughts to Ponder
containing web-based lesson plans. It will Horizon Report Thoughts
also assist educators with web-based delivery
Mindmo Mind Map Reflection
methods and collaborative projects. Participants
will create web-based classroom materials and Mindmo Mind Map
collaborate with others via the Internet to extend Jing Tutorial
the boundaries of the classroom. -Related Content ScreenFlow Tutorials
Online Course Review
Date Completed: Summer 2011 Weebly
Reflection Paper
Contact: Sheri Okland, M.Ed
sokland@gmail.com
ED 603 Methods of Research (2) Artifacts
Finding Scholarly Articles & Textbooks
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Description: Approaches in Educational Research
Methodology of design of research studies; Selecting a Research Topic
preparation of effective technical reports. Stating Research Hypotheses
Identifying Participants & Instruments
Date Completed: Fall 2011 Literature Review
Qualitative Research: Ethnographic
Contact: Leah Pigatti, Ph.D Action Research
leahpigatti@msn.com Quantitative Research : Survey Research
pigatti@mnstate.edu Correlational Research
Experimental Research
Institutional Review Board Certification (IRB)
Core Competencies Self Assessment
Leadership Research Reflective Essay
ED 534 Assessment Strategies for Artifacts
Technology -Enhanced Curricula (2) Evaluating Computer Based Programs
Application of Testing Program
Description: Web 2.0 Tools for Formative Assessments
This course explores issues, strategies, methods, Using Web 2.0 Tools
and techniques of assessment in technology- Electronic Portfolio
based curricula. Discussion - Electronic Portfolios
Plan for Electronic Portfolios
Date Completed: Spring 2012 Discussion - Creating Good Test Questions
Discussion - Application of Testing Programs
Contact: Pam Hall, M.Ed Electronic Grading Questions
hallpam@mnstate.edu Essay Feedback Notes
SCAN Exercise
-SCAN Reflection
Live Binder
ED 601 Psychological Foundations of Artifacts
Education (2) Theory of Educational Psychology
Multiple Intelligences
Description: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
A systems approach to schools and systems of Service Learning
psychology. Principles affecting learning and Assessments
instruction. Final Paper - Technology in Education
Date Completed: Summer 2011
Contact: Leah Pigatti, Ph.D
leahpigatti@msn.com
pigatti@mnstate.edu
ED 630 Leadership Planning & Artifacts
Organizational Behavior in Education (3) K-12 Leadership and the Educational
Administration Curriculum: A Theory of
Description: Preparation by Berry and Beach
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This course provides school leaders with
preparation in skills for providing purpose and Brief History of Educational Leadership
direction for individuals and groups, shaping
school culture and values, facilitating the ELCC (NCATE) and ISLLC standards
development of shared strategic vision for the
school, formulating goals and planning change
efforts with staff, and setting priorities for one's Bolman and Deal articles
school in the context of community and district
priorities for student and staff needs. Reframing Organizations Artistry,
Choice, and Leadership by Bolman and Deal.
Date Completed: Summer 2011
Bradbury and Halbur manuscript entitled
Contacts: Boyd L. Bradbury, Ph.D. Authority and Leadership via a Multiple
bradbury@mnstate.edu Frames Approach.
NSBA Tool Kit
Administrator Interview
Leadership Essay
ED 631 Educational Law & Organizational Artifacts
Behavior in Education (3) Colonial Education & Education 1777-1865
Description: American Public Law
An examination of the legislative and judicial
actions affecting the public schools. Consideration Chapter 2 Brief
is given to contemporary legal issues for teachers,
administrators, and boards. Chapter 5 & 6 Brief
Date Completed: Fall 2011 Handbook Assignment
Contact: Boyd L. Bradbury, Ph.D.
bradbury@mnstate.edu
ED 635 Supervision and Staff Artifacts
Development (4) Learning & Communication Styles
Description: Human Resources Administration: A School
Specific techniques and systems to supervise Based Perspective by Richard Smith
instruction. Interpersonal communication and
group process skills are applied to administrative Teacher as Learner
supervision.
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Date Completed: Fall 2011 Induction/Mentorship
Contact: Lynne Kovash Evaluation Reflection
lkovash@moorhead.k12.mn.us
Walkthroughs & Difficult Teachers
Staff Development Reflection
PLCs
Assessing My School
-MN District
-AZ District
Observation Final Project
-Pre Conference Form
-Observation Form
-Performance Review Form
-Post Conference Form
-Post Conference Meeting Notes
-Observation Reflective Analysis
ED 634 Personal Communication & Ethics Artifacts
(3) Strength Based Leadership
Description: Strength Based Leadership Essay
This course prepares aspiring school leaders
to plan for their personal and professional Outliners
development; understand and use the principles
of interpersonal, oral, and written communication; Code of Ethics for School Administrators
and follow a professional code of ethics and
values.
Outliners Essay
Date Completed: Spring 2012
Contact: Boyd L. Bradbury, Ph.D.
bradbury@mnstate.edu
ED 632 Curriculum, Instruction & Learning Artifacts
Theory (4)
Curriculum Assignment
Description:
This course investigates curricular decision- Read Bradbury & Howell
making and program evaluation strategies as
they affect the educational program. Problem Create Syllabus
solving skills are presented through theory and
simulation.
Modality Preferences Survey
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Date Completed: Spring 2011 Multiple Intelligences Test
Contact: Lynn Mahlum, PhD Website Review
mahlumly@mnstate.edu
Read Carol Ann Tomlinson
Differentiated Instruction Unit Plan
Collect & Review School Testing Data
ED 633 Technology & Information Artifacts
Systems (2)
NETS * A Standard Review
-created in Zoho
Description:
Exploration of computer equipment, operation,
means of communication with computers, SEIR Technology Planning Manual
instructional use and impact of computers in
society. Technology Planning Reflection
-created in Zoho
Date Completed: Spring 2011
Integrating Technology into Curriculum
Contact: Rhonda Ficek, Ph.D. Discussion
ficek@mnstate.edu
Podcast Reflections #1
Podcast Reflection #2
Technology as Tutorial, Application,
Exploration & Communication Reflection
Annotated Bibliography
Persuasive Argument Powerpoint
- Outline
SEIR Technology Planning Manual
Technology Planning VoiceThread
SlideShare Presentation
RSS News Readers
Technology Staff Development Plan
Administrative Technology Uses
Excel Budgeting Spreadsheet
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Technology Vision Essay
ED 523 Designing Online Curriculum (2) Artifacts
Description:
Participants in this course will create components
of an online course. Educators will learn how to
design the course from the ground up including
identifying program outcomes and course
competencies, designing learning activities,
and creating and evaluating assessment tasks.
The course design process will be focused on
designing for the unique requirements of the
online environment.
Date Completed: Summer 2012
Contact: Rhonda Ficek, Ph.D.
ficek@mnstate.edu
ED 636 Policy & Educational Finance (2) The principal’s guide to school budgeting
Description: School Audit Report
This course provides school leaders with an
understanding about managing and allocating ELCC & ISLLC Standards
resources in a political climate in which policy
decisions are based upon historical resource
MN Code of Ethics for Administrators
allocations.
Date Completed: Fall 2011 Budgeting Activity
Contact: Boyd L. Bradbury, Ph.D.
bradbury@mnstate.edu
ED 645 Portfolio Pre-Assessment (1) Artifacts
Description:
This course fulfills the pre-assessment portion
of portfolio development for advanced graduate
students completing a portfolio for a Master's
degree or licensure in Minnesota. The course
provides school leaders with preparation in
knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to
identify professional needs and developmental
plans for a professional portfolio.
Contact: Boyd L. Bradbury, Ph.D.
bradbury@mnstate.edu
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ED 646 Portfolio Post Assessment (1) Artifacts
Description:
This course fulfills the final phase of portfolio
development for advanced graduate students
completing the portfolio component of a Master's
degree or licensure in Minnesota. The course
provides school leaders with preparation in skills
to complete a professional portfolio and self-
study autobiographical paper that demonstrates
knowledge, skill and dispositions in all program
guidelines and indicators.
Contact: Boyd L. Bradbury, Ph.D.
bradbury@mnstate.edu